Site Automation Engineer

Gist Ltd.; Crewe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Crewe is seeking a Site Automation Engineer to ensure the efficient maintenance of their site and sortation systems. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and will be responsible for planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and communication of technical issues. This role includes various benefits such as a 20% discount at M&S, healthcare discounts, and supportive team dynamics.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

23 days' annual leave

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Tailored induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Experience in maintenance of on-site machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on the site sorter.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults promptly and accurately.
• Record equipment downtime and communicate technical information.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

Maintenance Scheduling

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Site Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining the site and site sortation system. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the heart of our busy operation, ensuring a 100% safety standard is embedded in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• You will carry out planned maintenance on the site sorter ensuring work is carried out in accordance with the required schedule and manufacturer guidelines
• You will ensure all works are carried out to a high standard and in a timely manner, accurately diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults
• You will be proactive, always looking for ways to improve things
• Ensure all work undertaken and equipment downtime are accurately recorded on our CMMS, to accurately communicate technical information and outstanding work to the other shifts and escalate issues to the relevant managers
• It is a cold working environment, but all clothing is provided

Qualifications

The successful candidate will require an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical engineering and a good engineering background.

Overview / About the Company

We are seeking an experienced, multi-skilled Electrical or Mechanical Engineer to join our Site Maintenance Team to provide first-class engineering for on-site machinery.

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it's meaningful to you, it's important to us.

Benefits

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 23 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (rising with length of service). We are a 24/7 operation, so bank holidays are not guaranteed days off
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support - including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key